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The Regents Award is given to a senior student who has demonstrated professionalism and leadership within the University Community and who has an emphasis on continuation of graduate level work. A minimum grade point average of 3.3 is required. The student may show evidence of the intent to pursue further educational opportunities. This award will be presented upon completion of degree requirements. The award does not have to be given if the committee determines there are no suitable nominees during a particular year. The  sponsors this award.

If there鈥檚 anyone on campus who knows something about hard work, it鈥檚 Alma Onate.

Alma, a  major who has minors in  and , moved to the U.S. from Mexico when her younger sister, Sandra, was diagnosed with glaucoma at a young age. Sandra, who is now a freshman chemistry major at NKU, had multiple surgeries on both of her eyes over the years. Those surgeries led to a financial burden that caused Alma鈥檚 parents to lose their home last year鈥攔ight in the middle of Alma鈥檚 toughest semester on campus.

But that didn鈥檛 stop Alma from pushing forward and finishing her classes with a 3.9 GPA. Not only that, but she鈥檚 headed to Harvard University to pursue medical school this fall.

鈥淪he is able to succeed under conditions that would crumble many students, and for this I am in awe of this young woman鈥檚 attitude and abilities,鈥 says Dr. Diana McGill, professor of chemistry at NKU. 鈥淚 cannot sing Alma鈥檚 praises high enough. What I find amazing is that she still makes time to give back to people in so many ways. There is no doubt Alma will someday excel in her medical school classes and become a great physician. While are are lucky enough to have her at NKU, she is having a huge impact on everyone she touches.鈥

Of the many programs Alma has become involved with on campus, there are a few that stand out. She volunteered at Crossroads Health Center in Over-the-Rhine and helped lead a tobacco treatment group; she鈥檚 tutored; and she has been a STEM ambassador who鈥檚 led large groups of students toward better study habits.

Alma鈥檚 future in medicine is still yet to be determined, but she currently has an interest in family medicine. Alma says the abstract idea of becoming a doctor was always in the back of her mind, but 麻豆宿舍电视剧solidified her interest in medical school.

鈥淎t NKU, it became more concrete,鈥 Alma says. 鈥淒on鈥檛 underestimate the power of 麻豆宿舍电视剧and the opportunities it can provide for you. It鈥檚 is a smaller school, but it鈥檚 big enough that if you want to do something big, you can. I鈥檓 really glad this is where I ended up.鈥